Blackbird

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1. Would you tell a family to sue??

   Blackbird replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

   You are not a lawyer, you are a nurse. End of

2. Lexapro

   Blackbird replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Gotta love the self righteousness in here sometimes. Thank you sooo much for the unsolicited and unwarranted judgement. I didn't realise I was being diagnosed and duly recommended for a mental...

3. Australia Day

   Blackbird replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

   Gee, Grace, can I quote

4. Australia Day

   Blackbird replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

5. Anchorage

   Blackbird posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been invited there for a wedding in May this year and I'd like to give going there a shot. Thing is, as an Aussie (nursing student), I'm wide eyed and bushy tailed when it comes to checking out...

6. Australia Day

   Blackbird replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

7. Spooky Happenings on Shift?

   Blackbird replied to Blackbird's topic in General Nursing

   I finished the initial post in a rush. Sorry Angelique! I didn't mean to leave you dangling! :) Everyone in and around the scene was dead, apparently on impact. This was why I thought it strange...

8. Implanted Chip Approved for Human Use

   Blackbird replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm...how many of you cringed when you read Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" or winced when Orwell displayed his predictions in "Animal Farm"? How many of you said "that'll never happen" when you...

9. What does your screenname mean?

   Blackbird replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

   It's a transliteration of my surname. People call me Blackie at work. I've forgotten what my first name is.

10. Lexapro

    Blackbird replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I narrowed my eyes as soon as I saw that word. :stone A person very close to me was on it. Over this time, I saw mood swings, changes in personality, they complained of various afflictions such as...

11. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Blackbird replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is an excellent point. A Master's degree for a junior teacher is ludicrous. But citing sexist causes for an ailing market is a red herring. In my response, I was referring to the BSN as a...

12. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Blackbird replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is an excellent point. A Master's degree for a junior teacher is ludicrous. But citing sexist causes for an ailing market is a red herring. In my response, I was referring to the BSN as a...

13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Blackbird replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. It's an idea that has flowered for twenty years where I am and it's really given the nursing profession a boost in the right direction. Just quietly, I am floored as to where this discussion...

14. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Blackbird replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. It's an idea that has flowered for twenty years where I am and it's really given the nursing profession a boost in the right direction. Just quietly, I am floored as to where this discussion...

15. How did you obtain your 1st LPN position?

    Blackbird replied to szccdw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I simply walked in the door. I located some facilities near me, called the facility, spoke to the Director, they asked me to come in for an interview, presented my (non-medical oriented!) resume,...